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Declaration ol War Is Sent to Servia By Austria-Hungary THE WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Wednesday. VOLUME XIX, No. 210. EUROPE'S OOGS OF WAR ' ARE UNLEASHED; IRE NATIONS PREPARING Probable That Active Hostilities Between Austria and Servia Have Begun. Semi-Officially Stated That Former Declines the British Proposal For Conference. No Confirmation of Despatch Declaring That Russia Had Declared War on Austria. No Traffic on Railways to Servia Frontier Save Troop Trains. LONDON.—Austria-Hungary today declared war on Servia. The announcement came al most immediately after Ger many and Austria had notified Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign minster of their refusal to join in a mediation con ference. It is assured here the efforts of the European nations now v/ili be directed toward local ising the area of hostilities. THINK RUSSIA TO JOIN LONDON. —Every war of ficer and admiralty in Europe is occupied in preparation for eventualities, even the smaller countries such as Holland, Bel gium and Switzerland taking precautionary measures. /jThe attitude of Russia was watched carefully today. The firm belief was expressed that Russia would enter the lists in support of Servia as soon as fighting started in earnest. Tc Refuse. Viena—lt was sem -officially an nounced today that Austra-Hungary liad decided to refuse Sir Edward Grey’s proposal of an ambassadorial conference in Ixmdon. Too Late. Vienna —The imperial Austro-Hun gaiian foreign of.ice declared today that even should fe'ervia now comply vita the demands contained in tne Austrian note the government of the dual monarchy would not be satis fied. Officials at the ministry stat ed that Servia’s reply had made it impossible for Austria-Hungary to adhere to her former standpoint and compliance by Servia with the de mands made on her could no longer influence the course of action of the Austro-Hugarian empire. Towards the Frontier. Berlin —Reports from the Austrian border today stated that the trans port of the eighth and ninth Austrian army corps from Bohemia toward the Servian frontier began yesterday and tlia here was no other traffic on the Bohemian railroad except tha of troop trains. The two corps consist of 32 bat talions of intantry with a large num '-ier of quick firing machine guns six regiments of cavalry, two regiments of field artillery and two regiments of the army service corps Still Open Telegraphic communication with Carlsbad and Marienbad still was open today but only by one direct line from the Saxon frontier The telegraphic service between Berlin and Vienna was demoralized and on some lines was completely inter rupted. The Mllitaer-Woehenblatt. the of ficial military weekly newspaper, to day prints a noteworthy article com paring the Austro-Hungarian and Russian armies to the disadvantage of the latter It says the fighting strength of the Russian army is usu ally overestimated and that num bers alone are not decisive. Are Non-Existent The writer says it may well be re membered that in recent times Rus sia alone never defeated any army of equal rank and would not have Vv>en successful In defeating the lurks in the war of 1877 If she had not been aided by Rumania. It says in conclusoln that the five new army corps reported to have been added to the Russian army are still non existent. One of the newspapers here today received a dispatch saying that Rus sia had declared war on Austria but declined to print it as there was no confirmation. Probable War Para —The Austrian ambassador to Prance today said it wrt* probable active hoartlltles between Austria- Hungary and Servia began thin morning but till 11 o'clock he had sot received any telegram to that ef fect from Vienna (Continued on next THE AUGUSTA HERALD WAR Vienna.—Official notification of the declaration of war was sent to Servia today by the Austro-Hungarian gov ernment. Steamers Seized. Nish, Servia.—The Servian Steam ers Deligrad and Morava were seized today at Orsova, on the Danube, by Austrians. The Servian colors were hauled down and the Austrian flag hoisted. The passengers were de tained. On the Frontier. Vienna.— The Militaerische-Rund- Schau reports active movements "f both Servian and Montenegrin troops which are in close touch at Priboj, near the frontier of Bosnia. Feverish Activity. Belgrade (by indirect route). —Many Servian families have left the capital for the country districts in spite of the advice of the authorities while there has been a great exodus of Aus trians and Hungarians from Belgrade and other parts of Servia. Military preparations are being car ried out with feverish activity. Berlin.—An unconfirmed despatch from Gumbinnen, eastern Prussia, to the Taegliche Rundschau today says Russia has occupied Wirballen, Rus sian Poland, with a force of engineers, cavalry, artillery and two regiments of Infantry, while Russian guards have been placed along all roads on the frontier. The despatch adds that a squadron of German Uhlans has ad vanced to Eydtkuhnen, on the Russian frontier. Pcparc For War On All Sides England’s Battle Squadrons All Mobilized in Readiness With Full War Stores. Ef forts to Localize Hostilities. London.—The refusal by Germany and Austria-Hungary to participate in a mediation conference on the Austro- Servian conflict, reports of the rapid movement of Austro-Hungarian troops and the pedsistent downward trend of European stock markets were the out standing development sos the European situation today. Preparations for war proceeded on all sides. Even England's battle squadrons have all been mobilized In readiness for eventualities and the publication of of ficial news as to their movements has ceased. The first and second battle squadrons have taken on their full war stores and are ready to slip their an chors at a moment’s notice, the de stroyer flotllas around the coast have been prepared and armed guards were placed today around all the magazines and oil depots. Apparently authentic reports current here assort that Russia has been given positive assurances that Austria-Hun gary has no intention of annexing Serv ian territory. If true, this might, it is throught, help the efforts to locallez the wah should it break out. Republicans Not To Keep Up Filibuster. Washington.-—Henat* republican* In conference today decided not to flll buater aaalnat the (runt bills. They are oppoaed to them and will »ay jn In speeches hut their main purpose Is to bring: about adjournment an soon as possible. When the senate con vened today discussion of the. trade commission bill was resumed. NO MORE PROCES3IONS Bsrlin,—Police authorities today an nounced that tjysy would not permit any more patriotic processions In the streets of Benin. THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. AUGUSTA GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28. 1914. IS CM! ¥© JOHN W COiFLICf ? CAILLAUX'S FIRST WIFE WHO TRICKED LABOR! ■i-, 'i‘.y . '.'J« -** * MME. GUEYDAN. Pari*.—ATl Paris Is discussing the sensation caused where Mme. Joseph Caillaux who is being tried for the murder of Editor Calmette of 1,0 Figaro, by Mme. Gueydan. first wife of Joseph Caillaux. Labor!, famous the world over as the man who defended Dreyfus and won, was tricked by a woman and Paris will not soon forget it. He has in his possession letters from Caillaux to his present wife when they were yet unmarried, which he does not want and which when he attempted to give them back to Mme. Gueydan, who hand ed them to him at an earlier court session, were refused by that lady. “You played a trick yesterday,’’ said Laborl when Mme. Gueydan was called to the witness stand. “1 return your letters. Three are uninterest ing and only two might be relevant.’’ Laborl then attempted to hand the pack et to the woman. The witness flushed, stepped back and refused to tuke the letters. Her action was greeted witb cheers from the filled court room. HUERTA ON WAY TO MEET FELIX DIAZ? WARBURG IKES NO COMMENT Senator Hitchcock Expected to Bring Final Word From Banker to White House Today New York.—Paul M. Warburg de clined today to comment unon the visit of Hcnator Hitchcock He said the situation demanded that he remain absolutely silent. He would not admit that he had even been In conference with Senator Hitchcock. Expect Final Word. Washington.—A. Barton Hepburn, chairman of the boerd of the Chase National Bank of New York, was being considered today for a place on the federal reserve hoard should Paul M. Warburg finally decline to appear before the senat e hanking commit lee as a preliminary to his confirmation. Senator Hitchcock was to return here late today from New York after a conference with Mr. W f arburg. The White House expected he would bring the final word which would de termine whether the banker becomes a member of the hoard President Wilson has not decided on a man in place of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago, whose name was with drawn, but Is expected to do so this week. . _ _. . Washington Disturbed Al though Emphatic Denial of Report From Toronto of Meeting to Plan Counter Mexican Revolution. Washington—Brigadier General Futu Bton reported today that the Mexi can federal forces in Mexico City had taken the offensive against the Zapa tistas and driven them from nearby towns. He says there are 30,000 fede rate in the Mexican capital. Emphatic Denial. Washington.—*Jose CaJtellot, person al representative here of Provisional President Carbajal, today emphatical ly denied published reports from To ronto that Gen. Felix Diaz was ex pecting General Huerta there to plan a counter revolution in Mexico. “The report," said Mr. Coatellot, “is attributed to Luis Klguero, one of th** delegates to the Niagara mediation conference, and the best proof of it* falsity is the fact that Mr. Klguero !s now' in Europe and has not been in Toronto for several weeks. Even If he were In Toronto, however, he never would have said anything so absurd.” Very Disturbing. The report was very disturbing to Washington diplomats. (Continued on next psgej MTsa© Cnikuns Im CdUkpse Aft Infer F©ndkll Amn|siM(gsaft Today Faints Again at Murder Trial Judge Suspends Sitting as De fendant Swoons. Taking of Evidence Concluded. M. Cail laux Has Hot Tilt With Counsel. Parle.—Today’s Herndon of tho trial ol Mme. Henrietta Callluux for the murder of Gaston Calmette canto to an abrupt end today when the pris oner collapsed during a cutting ar raignment by Maltre Chenu, counsel for the Galmette heirs, and had to be carried from the courtroom. Mme. Caillaux had been (trowing visibly weaker during tho address to (he jury by Maltre Sellgman, an other of tho Calmette attorneys, who began summing up as soon as (bo court convened. A hot water bottle was placed beneath, her feet and a cushion at her back. Fall* In Heap. As the hearing progressed she be came listless and apparently war un conscious of what was occurring In court. Soon after Maltre Chenu be gan a. severe analysis of her aotlr-m,, bri'th'. day of (be (raged,v site col lapsed" and fell in a heap on the floor of the prisoner’s enclosure. Mitre Sellgman In his address ’said: "You have heard witness after wit ness speak In praise of the late M. Calrfiette. There haH been only one discordant note and that came from M. Caillaux. What connection with the case has ahe fortune of the mur dered man? How many millions must a man have In order to permit his being assassinated with complete impunity?" Tears Only for Herself. **t will »: eak of nothing exeoirt the assassination oT M. Calmette,” Mal tre Chenu was saying when the pris oner swooned. "I will ask the sc enssed whether when she spoke oT her love for her daughter she thought of the two children of M. Calmette, whose pictures never ieft him I shall not attempt o go Into the bio graphy of Mme. Caillaux. She Is a cool, sensible woman without eino (Contlnued on next page.) BECKY EDELSON II ID PALE After Week’s FaSt Taken From Cell and Sent to Court as Witness in I. W. W. Trial. New York. —Becky Kdelson, after a week’s fast, broken Intermittently hy taking small quantities of food sur reptitously today was taken from her cell In the workhouse here and sent to Tarry town, where she will he a witness In court. She was thin and pale and her condition was considered sufficiently serious to warrant sending a workhouse physician with her. Mlhh Kdelson will testify at the* trial of nine of her associates In the l Industrial Workers of the World tor disturbing the peace. She declared she would remain on hunger strike and compel the authorities to feed her forcibly or to release her. She as serted that not withstanding the claims of the authorities she had eaten only the whites of two eggs since she went to the workhouse a week ago. Should she persist In her hunger hunger strike it is considered prob able that her wish to be fed forcibly will be realized tomorrow. In State of Collapse. Tarrytown, N. Y.—When Miss Kdelson arrived here she appeared to !be In a state of collapse. She had | to be carried from the automobile to Che courthouse and assisted up the stairs. Mrs. Angle Held For Death W. R. Ballou Blamfocd, Conn. Helen M. Anglo Ik held criminally re»pon»lbl'- for t.io (loath of Waldo 11. llullou, a promi nent politician hero, on tho night of June 23r<l In a r urlioK (piido by Cor oner John J. I'helan today. $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS-PER COPY. GEORGIA SOLDIERS BEGIN BIG MARCH Conference Refused By Germany Unfavorable Reply Sent to British Proposal for Meeting of Ambassador in Effort to Avert War in Europe. Berlin. —Tho German admiralty today ordered the concentration of the Ger man fleet in home water. Unfavorable Renly. Berlin.—The German government to day returned an unfavorable reply to the British proposal for a eonferenae of the ambassadors In London of tho Euro pean powers, in an endeavor t•» brln| about a nett lenient of the A ustr«*-Servian difficulty. Jn communication, Germany de clare!* It considers the suggestion of Hlr Kdvrard Grey, the British foreign secre tary, hh well meant and good In prin ciple hut not feasible and Impossible In practice. It sftj's ft cannot tie expected that a great power, having n dispute with a smaller neighbor, will submit tho matter to a decision of a European Areaopagus. Far Ichh cun It he hoped that two r.n-ot powers will submit to he summoned in the role of accused before such a tri bunal. Germany makes the counter sugges tion that negotiations for peace he con ducted between the cabinets instead of by a conference. Public Nervous. Berlin. Instead of by a conference, Germany however, 1s proposed to wel come any further suggestions to local ize the conflict us far ns they are con sistent with her «i»ily to her ally. Tho public in the German capital was very nervous today and alarmist rumors continued to circulate. Tho run on the savings banks In which the poorer classes deposit their money was re sumed this morning. As early as 5 o’clock there were long lines of deposi tors outside the municipal savings banks und the people insisted on having their money regardless of the reassuring statements by the officials. EMPIRE HEARING ON IN ATLANTA Bejfun Before Judge Ellis in Superior Court. Company Of ficials Confident Petition Will Be Dismissed. Atlanta, Ga. Hearing of th* rerntver shtp proceedings against the lfimptre Life Insurance Co., was begun before The taking of testimony occupied the morning and adjournment was taken un til afternoon when the bearing will be resumed. Officials of the company are confident that the proceedings will ne dismissed when the hearing Is concluded. Wild Close Wheat Market; 9 Cents up Chicago,—Nauru of tho mobilization of British battle squadrons came Just before the gong cleared the pit on tho board of trade hero today. Tho mar ket cloned wildly excited with Hep tern her wheat at \)'l 3-fcc, a Jump of tl cents a bushel compared with 24 hours ago. The closing was at the topmost point of the day. MOTORBOATB RACING. Laks Gsorgc, N. Y. Many of the fastest motorboats In the world con j eluded todav their last preliminaries j to the tbre»* da vs of racing for the championship of North America, which will begin tomorrow. The gold chnl | longe cup of the American Lower Boat I Association goes to the winner ORDER WARSHIPS BACK. Glasgow.—Three Italian warships visiting the Clyde were ordered todav to return immediately to Jtullgu wa ters. HOME EDITION Camp Wheeler Was a Scene of Great Activity This Morn ing With Men Preparing foe Practice Match. I * 1 WILL RETURN TO THE ’ CAMP ON WEDNESDAY Soldiers to Break Damp Fri day Morning Immediately After Mess. Practice Mar oh to bo Shorter Than 25 Miles. Rngnrfllmn of what tha war olonds hnvortng over Europe may bring forth, the National Guard of Georgia, as sisted hy Company H, Twenty-ninth Infantry, Is going to stage a war of Its own. While tho two armies into which the brigade will be divided will be so conHldorate of each other as to use blanks while engaged In the at tempt to shoot up each other, at the Hume time each Is going to make everv effort to prove Itself so proficient lit the game that there can be no doubt In Mm minds of the umpires us to who should be adjudges victory. Ever since this "practice march,” us It Is termed In the general orders, hns (icon announced, most of the men have been looking forward to It with not a little trepidation, tho chief reas on being that the report has been cir culated that the territory covered would be anywhere from 2K to BO miles. There Is a whisper afloat that these rumora emanated from the camp of the regulars, the object being to Im press upon tho ’Taw recruits” that sol dier 11 so Is not one of oontentment and (Continued on next page.) Bryan Asks Carranza To Halt Villa * »■ • Rebel General Reported to be Making Wholesale Raids for Horses and Ammunition. Talk Renewed of Split With “First Chief.” Washington.—Recretary Bryan today appealed to General Carranza, ask ing him to call a halt upon Villa, who 1h reported to he making whole sale demands for horses upon ranch owners # ln the state of Chihuahua. <Consular advices to the state depart ment also declared the northern gen eral was smuggling arms across the border ns rapidly as they were avail** able. There was no doubt in the minds of the people of Chihuahua as to the meaning of Villa’s activity, the dis patch to the department added. At Mexico City. Recent reports from the border have Intimated that Villa intended to con centrate his forces in Chlhuuhua with the aim of demanding certain conces sions from Carranza after the consti tutionalists occupy Mexico City. How ever, In response to an appeal from the Washington government urging him to forge l personal differences wl'h Carranza. Villa declared he intended to co-operate with other revolution* ary leaders and would do all In his power to Inaugurate ari era of peace in Mexico. Renewed Speculation. While administration orflcials then * xpressed confidence that Villa would not permit any dissension with Car ranza to develop Into a counter revo lution. yet today’s reports renewed speculation over the utimste position the military chief will take. The situation between the constitu tionalists and the Carbajal govern ment pending negotiations for the transfer of the administration in Mex ico City was progressing outlsfa tor liy toward » settlement, Secretary Rryan said. The SalitHo conference to (Continued on next page). •